Parks Groundskeeper

Parks Groundskeeper

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS THAT RUNS FROM MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER.

Division

Parks Maintenance

Job Summary

Employees work under the supervision of the Division Foreman or Manager in a variety of parks and recreation maintenance and construction tasks. Responsibilities include mowing, weed control, mulching, landscaping, maintaining athletic fields, repairing and installing playground and park equipment, painting and repairing equipment, and other unskilled or semi‑skilled work as required. Inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance on a regular basis, assist with departmental special events, and perform related work as required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to be used in performance of duties.
• Ability to operate a light motor vehicle and mowing equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid TN driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school education or equivalent is preferred.

Working Conditions

Physical

• Requires good hand/eye coordination and dexterity while using tools and operating tractors, mowers, etc.
• Some lifting of heavy materials; frequent stooping and crouching while working in flower beds.

Environmental

• Exposed to extreme weather conditions, noise and dirt.

City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (931) 520-5256.